NSA Newsletter Volume XLVII Number 8

National Information Systems Security Conference

by Mary Groh

With Y2K quickly approaching,
attending the annual National Infor-
mation Systems Security Conference
(NISSC) has become more valuable.
The annual 3^ day conference is
cohosted by NSA's National Comput-
er Security Center and the National
Institute of Standards and Technolo-
gy- The conference will be held Octo-
ber 18-21 at the Hyatt Regency,
Crystal City, VA. If registration is
completed before September 17, the
cost is $499 to attend the conference
and $125 for the optional workshops.
As a leading global forum on comput-
er and information systems security,
the NISSC seeks to:
♦bring together information security
and technology professionals from
industry, academia, and govern-
ment;

♦provoke discussion and action on
major information security issues;

♦educate the information technology
community on major information
security issues and solutions;

♦promote demand and investment in
information security products, solu-
tions, and research; and

♦challenge the information technolo-
gy community to provide solutions,
research, and applied technology
that are usable, interoperable, scala-
ble, and affordable.

Conference sessions will address the
interests of the financial, business,
academic, and government communi-
ties. Topics discussed will be directed
toward careers including:

♦security;

♦chief information officers;

♦managers of engineering; research
and development, and technology
departments;

♦information systems managers and
analysts;

♦network managers;

♦Webmasters;

♦researchers;

♦electronic commerce community

members; and
♦anyone with an interest in security

information systems and networks.

Opportunity to Network

There will be opportunities to share
information and new approaches for
solving managerial and technical
issues. The formal sessions and social
events will provide time to network
with experts and peers across a wide
spectrum of interests. The conference
attracts more than 2,000 participants
from companies, universities, and gov-
ernment agencies worldwide.

Seven concurrent tracks are being
offered this year including: network-
ing and the INTERNET; research and
development; criteria, assurance, test-
ing; policy, administration, manage-
ment, operations; future issues,
solutions; tutorials; and electronic
commerce.

Mr. Arthur Money, Special Assis-
tant to the Secretary of Defense for
Command Control Communications
and Intelligence Matters, and
Mr. Charles Stuckey, Chairman of
the Board and CEO of Security
Dynamics will provide the opening
remarks. At the conference's banquet,
Mr. Jeffrey Jonas, President, Systems
Research and Development, will give
examples of the sophisticated scams
and collusion-based relationships that
affect the gaming industry.

Five workshops will be offered on
October 21. These include: "Intrusion
Detection," "Cryptography for Begin-
ners—What is It and How Can I Use
It?," "Protection Profiles— Turning a
Good Idea Into a Registered Stan-
dard," "Securing a Public Web Serv-
er," and "Attack Techniques and
Defenses."

AFCEA Exposition

The Armed Forces Communica-
tions and Electronics Association
(AFCEA) will bold a 2-day exposition
to coincide with the NISSC. The
exposition will provide a forum for
industry to showcase information sys-
tems security technology and provide
hands-on demonstrations of products
and services that are potential solu-
tions to many network and computer
security problems.

It will be an educational opportuni-
ty and also allow exhibitors to discuss
the technical aspects of their products
and systems with experts in the field.
There is no charge to attend the
AFCEA Expo.

For additional information, call
410-850-0272, visit the internal Web
at http://www.y.nsa/ISSO/nissc/
tndex.html, or visit the external Web
at http://csrcnist.gov/nissc/.

All Newsletters distributed to Agency facil-
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extreme care; these Newsletters should not,
under any circumstances, be taken outside
tbe facilities. Because the Newsletter con-
tains information about NSA employees
and activities which is not routinely made
available to the public, reasonable care must
be taken to keep it within the circle of
Agency employees, retirees, and immediate
families. Newsletter copies received in the
mail or taken from Agency buildings
should be given special care and should be
destroyed as soon as they have been read.

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Dl RNSA'S DESK

The Y2K Challenge

Although this month's NSA Newsletter focuses on a variety of very important issues
affecting the NSA/CSS work force, such as mobile health and women's equality, J would like
to take this opportunity to reiterate the information of my recent "Agency all" E-mail regard-
ing our preparedness for the Year 2000 (Y2K).

For NSA/CSS, Y2K preparations are a top priority. Through the diligent effort of our
work force, our Agency has achieved a 94 percent Y2K compliance rate for our mission-
critical and all other systems. Key components project that the remaining 6 percent of systems
will be compliant by September 30, 1999. For the last years, NSA/CSS has been work-
ing on internal and external testing to demonstrate Y2K compliancy across systems and net-
works to ensure <we will be able to provide vital intelligence to our customers. Since October
1996, this effort has been managed by our Year 2000 Oversight Office (formerly designated
as the Millennium Project Management Office) that works under the direction of the
NSA/CSS Chief Information Officer (CIO) and DIRNSA.

1 commend all our Agency and field site personnel who have contributed to tKis demand-
ing and important effort and all those who will continue working on Y2K until this histori-
cal technological challenge has been met.

We recognize that our work is far from over. In the remaining months of 1999, we must:
designate key Y2K personnel who will be required to work, or be on call for the deration of
the Year 2000 rollover event; finish our internal and external threads testing; complete our
contingency plans to maintain continuity of operations of our critical intelligence mission;
detail our rollover procedures for systems; provide Y2K procedures that ensure the health and
safety of NSA employees; link NSA and Intelligence Community 24'hour, Y2JC Watch
Centers; and keep our work force informed and engaged on Y2K issues.

I have asked the ClO's office to keep us all informed on the status of Y2K activities and
provide periodic updates to the work force via Y2K News releases. The first installment of
Y2KNews has been posted on the CIO's Website (http://www.lnsa/y2k_news.shtml). The
Office of Human Resources Services will soon be issuing further guidance on Human
Resources Y2K issues.

Our Y2K preparations will involve a large portion of our work force. We need everyone's
cooperation to make the transition to the new century as smooth and uneventful as possible.
Together, we can face this challenge as we have so many others, with the teamwork that has
made us the national treasure that we are.

August 1999

NSA Newsletter 3

OHESS Is Going Mobile...Again!

by Carol McClendon

On the road again— the Occupa-
tional Health, Environmental,
and Safety Services (OHESS)
is expanding its medical services with
a fully equipped medical vehicle to
bring occupational health service to
your doorstep.

OHESS is now the proud owner of
a traveling medical clin-
ic. Thanks to the Agency
recycling program's
money and endorse-
ment, OHESS is now
able to fulfill a long-
range goal of bringing
selected medical services
directly to Agency
employees and external
customers.

The new vehicle,
named "Occupational
Health on Wheels
(OHOW)," proudly dis-
plays the motto "Com-
ing your way for a better
tomorrow." The vehicle
also sports a logo that
represents the focus on occupational
health.

This outreach service will augment
medical care that OHESS currendy
provides for Agency military and civil-
ian employees through the Medical
Center in OPS 1 and the Mobile
Health Clinic.

A Closer Look

Employees are invited to take a clos-
er look. The sleek, streamlined "37'
XL MH Special RV" was custom
designed and equipped to OHESS'
unique specifications. The OHESS
design team talked with customers
and partners, solicited input from the

OHESS staff, and then spent many
months planning the vehicle's exteri-
or and interior design. Every item on
board has its space and everything is
in its place.

The amenities include a lift for
wheelchair access and a "bump-out"
wall that provides an extra 18 inches
of interior floor space to accommo-

(1. to r.J Kathy
Dave Martini of

Hntscm,Chie/, OHESS, with Rosalie Cauhle
the Design and Delivery Team

date a table in the examination room.
This classy mobile clinic has terrific
features— it's a showstopper.

Special onboard medical equip-
ment allows the OHESS medical staff
to conduct physical testing and evalu-
ations just as they would in the OPS 1
Medical Center. Two audiometric
testing booths; audio, visual equip-
ment; EKG machines; and a rotating
examination table are included in the
list of special equipment on board.

Communications and computer
systems are in place to keep the staff
in touch with their "home base," from
anywhere, anytime. OHESS kept the
security and safety of its customers

and staff in mind. All vehicle features
comply with the regulations and
guidelines of the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration, the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards,
and the Maryland Motor Vehicle
Administration.

Internal Partnerships

This Agency fleet vehicle is main-
tained and secured by the Commuter
and Motor Fleet Services during its
downtime. They partnered with
OHESS to ensure staff members
are properly trained and skilled
in driving, maneuvering, and
parking the vehicle. The OHESS
staff is trained to set up and
break down the unit and can
clear the "check sheet" like
skilled pilots every time the vehi-
cle is deployed.

The Office of Security part-
nered with OHESS to provide
specific guidance and recommen-
dations to reassure everyone on
board, including in-transit staff,
that they are safe and secure. The
Systems Services Organization
assists with computer data man-
agement, secure telephones, and
cells. The Office of General Counsel
provides guidance regarding the legal
concerns of offering medical services
on the road.

The OHESS planning committee
endeavored to ensure the comfort, pri-
vacy, safety, and security of its cus-
tomers.

The Crew

Employees will see the OHOW
everywhere. It will park at several con-
venient locations within the Fort
Meade campus and the FANX com-
plex for easy access from various work
locations. The vehicle will also travel
to select o&site locations to provide

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long-distance services. Even, when not
connected to electrical outlets at des-
ignated buildings, the vehicle Ls still
capable of full operation by using its
tjciU-riiror power.

Mobile Services will rake to the road
in September 1999. OHESS initially
plan* to so mobile 2 days each week at
scheduled Agency locations.

The OHOW vehicle is raffed with
a three- to four-member crew from
OH ESS' clinical and occupational
statt that includes an occupational
physician, nurse, medical technicians,
and administrative support its needed.
"C Vcn patio nal Health on Wheels"

i )Hf-y< pattmt Ralph Castle receives care from Occupational Health
tin Wheel* traff member Cttret Hendrick.

hrts everyone and everything needed
tor success on the road,

The OHOW staff will perform
physical examinations and testing for
employees in occupational health
medical surveillance programs who
have identified hazards in the work
place. These programs include hear-
ing conservation, microelectronics.

and respirator protection, just to
name a few, OHOW will also do ini-
tial employment, special travel, arid
select PCS physicals. All physicals and
""testing will be scheduled by appoint-
ment only.

OHESS Occupational Surveillance
Program managers will identify
employees in their programs in need
of annua! physical examinations arsJ
testing. Employees will be scheduled
for physicals at a convenient time near
their work locations, —

Why Expand?

"Occupational Health on Wheels'*
will save employees
time in transport
to and from med'
ical appointments,
eliminate normal
waiting times,
shorten medical
processing, and
lessen the time
away from the
employee's work
area. Because serv-
ice is by scheduled
appointment,
arrival times and
the time required"
for an exam will be
known. Once the
physical and test-
ing process begins,
it will quickly pro-
ceed from station

to station without
interruption. Individuals will be in
and out and on their way.

Services and locations will expand
to give OHESS the opportunity to
offer a broader scope of customer
services. Check the OHESS Wcbpage
for additional focuses including per-
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NSA Newsletter 5

Remember the Ladies

On August 26, the country will
celebrate the anniversary of
the 19th Amendment to the
U.S. Constitution, which granted
women the right to vote and capped
one of the most extensive civil rights
campaigns the Nation had ever expe-
rienced. The amazing story of that
grassroots campaign is a proud part of
the country's history. Women gave
the accumulated possibilities of entire
lifetimes to win the vote, and their
story merits to be often remembered
and retold.

To recognize this important consti-
tutional anniversary and as a
reminder of women's continuing
efforts for equality, August 26 is for-
mally designated Women's Equality
Day. The idea originated in 1970 with
a massive parade on Fifth Avenue in
New York City to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of the passage of the 19th
Amendment. The following year,
Bella Abzug, then a new member of
Congress, introduced a resolution to
proclaim this date as Women's Equal'
ity Day. It passed in the House and
Senate, and has been affirmed by the
President every year since.

Story Unfolds

The details of the women's suffrage
movement in this country make a very
dramatic story that opens in the earli-
est days of the American Republic.
This is when the basic concepts for
the new government were being hody
debated. This is a story of women's
perseverance and determination
against strenuous opposition. Today,
the 19th Amendment to the Consti-
tution sounds simple and reasonable.
It reads: "The right of citizens of the
United States to vote shall not be
denied or abridged by the United

States or by any state on account of
sex." However, it had been "on
account of sex" that the women had
been denied that most basic right of
democracy for 144 years of the
Nation's history.

From colonial times to the present,
women have put their minds to win-
ning expanded rights and freedoms
through the government. At the
onset, in 1776, Abigail Adams urged
her husband to "remember the ladies
and be more generous and favorable
to them than your ancestors." She
went on to indicate that "if particular
care and attention is not paid to the
ladies, we are determined to foment a
rebellion, and will not hold ourselves
bound by any laws in which we have
no voice or representation." The
rebellion Abigail Adams threatened
did not take place during her lifetime.

Women in the early Republic quick-
ly learned that no matter what politi-
cal reforms they supported, and no
matter how great the risks were that
they took, they were not taken seri-
ously. Their rights, as women, were
not considered important. The more
active women became in causes to
help others, the more clearly they real-
ized that the most fundamental legal,
moral, and social structures of Ameri-
can society would need to be changed
for their own situation to improve.

In 1849, Lucretia Mott, a Quaker
minister, had become prominent in
the antislavery movement. She was
one of six women elected for the
American delegation to the World
Antislavery Convention, which was
held in London. Imagine her amaze-
ment when the delegation arrived
there and the women delegates were
refused seats on the main floor.
Unbelievably, they were told they
could only observe the proceedings
from behind a screen, while seated in
the balcony. Elizabeth Cady Stanton

was also at this convention. She and
Lucretia Mott were appalled by the
attitude the abolitionist men demon-
strated toward women and pledged
that they would do something about
securing equal rights for women.

Eight years later, Lucretia Mott visit-
ed Elizabeth Stanton at her home in
upstate New York. Over tea, they rem-
inisced about their earlier experience
in London. Right then, they and three
of their friends daringly agreed to call
for a women's rights convention. They
placed a small ad in the local newspa-
per and were astounded when wag-
onloads of women and men poured
into Seneca Falls for that landmark
meeting. On July 19, 1848, more than
300 people, most of them women, dis-
cussed and adopted a revolutionary
"declaration of sentiments." In it were
listed the many abuses women suf-
fered under the legal and political sys-
tems then in force, including: no
voice in the laws, no independent
rights after marriage, no custody of
children in case of divorce, no right to
a college education, no opportunity to
enter most professions, and no right
to vote.

Unrelenting Opposition

Although the people signing the
declaration anticipated opposition,
few of them were prepared for the
level of vilification that came from the
press and the pulpit. Newspaper edi-
tors ran hateful articles about how
women just wanted to be men, how
progressive women were terrible
mothers, and how these new ideas of
equality for women would destroy the
very fabric of society. The clergy
denounced the early women's rights
activists with a particular vehemence,
decrying these signers as aberrant,
ungodly, and obviously in cahoots
with the devil. These articles and ser-
mons, no matter how negative, had

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one definite, positive effect. They
spread the discussion far beyond the
i <rijt»i i ml Seneca Falls meeting.

Of all the issues the convention
originally raised, the aftermath of the
t :ivil War crystallized the need for
reformers to focus first and foremost
on women's ri^ht to vote. At the end
i>i the war, slavery was abolished. Pro-
gressive people hoped that an amend-
ment for universal suffrage would he
the next step in expanding American
dennvraey. Instead, the 14th Amend-
ment drove a wedge between the
activists tor the abolition of slavery
and tor women's rights. Ir added lan-
guage to the < wistitution implying
that rhe right tu vore was the exclusive
rinht of men. Subsequently, when the
I 5rh Amendment was proposed soon
after, it stated that the right to vote
could not he denied on the basis of
"rave, color, or previous condition of
servitude," hut did not prohibit
denial of the right to vote based on
sex.

Many equal rights advocates were
agh;ist this proposal. Sojourner
Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and
Elizabeth Stanton, who were leaders
in both the abolitionist and women's
rights movement, pointed out how
appropriate it would be to include the
word "sex" and extend suffrage to
everyone. The 15th Amendment
passed without such a change,

National Organizations
Formed

In 18n^, two national organizations
were established, both dedicated to
advancing women's rights. The
National Woman Suffrage Associa-
tion, led by Susan B. Anthony and
Elizabeth Stanton, was more expan-
sive in its reach, h sought an amend-
ment ro the Federal Constitution that

August 1999

would give all women the right to vote
no matter where they lived. It also
pressed for reforms of rights issues
that included clothing restrictions,
marriage laws, women's property
rights, employment opportunities,
and education.

Julia Ward Howe and Lucy Stone
founded the other organization, the
American Woman Suffrage Associa-
tion. Working through petitions and
referendum campaigns, they focused
their efforts entirely on winning the
vote at the State level,

For the next 20 years, these two
organizations worked separately
toward their parallel goals. When they
finally merged, very little progress had
actually been made. Some Western
Territories had granted women the
right to vote, hoping to increase their
sparse populations by attracting more
women as settlers.

In 1889, when the Wyoming Terri-
tory applied for statehood, Congress
insisted it discontinue female voting
rights to join the Union. Wyoming
refused. Congress relented and
Wyoming became the first state where
women could fully participate in all
levels of government.

By 1910, the National American
Woman Suffrage Association had
already organized dozens of state
referendum campaigns, appealing
directly to the male voters, and had
led hundreds of campaigns to get
State legislatures to consider suffrage
amendments. Only a few had been
successful, but women's overall posi-
tion in society was beginning to
change with the turn of the century.
Between 1910 and 1913, the vote for
women was won in six states through
hard-fought campaigns. Those six vic-
tories revived the movement.

Carrie Chapman Cutt took over
leadership and directed the campaign

for the next 5 years. New organiza-
tions were also formed that galvanized
labor and media support through
their innovative tactics. By staging
parades that drew thousands of
marchers and tens of thousands of
spectators, the suffragists began to call
worldwide attention to President
Wilson's hypocrisy. They carried ban-
ners quoting his eloquent speeches
promoting liberty and democracy in
war-ravaged Europe, pointing out that
at the very same time, women were
not allowed full political participation
in Wilson's own country.

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Women'i Equality Day

August 26

Women's Equality Day Breakfast,
8:30-9:30 a.m., Canine Suites
(sponsored by Women and Men in
NSA (WIN) and the Federal
Women's Program Count il)— guest
speaker, Colonel Rosanne M,
dreco, USAF, Deputy Director,
DEFSMAC-presentation of the
WIN Renetta Predmore Lynch
Continuing Education Scholarship

August 31

"Alice Paul, Women's Rights
Activist," 10:00-11:00 a.m., Fried-
man Auditorium— a dramatic por-
trayal by Ms. Taylor Williams,
American Historical Theatre of
Philadelphia (EO-237)

Registration for the Breakfast and
the Alice Paul Diversity Training
Session is available on the EEC
HomePage at http://www.s.i\sa/
ERS/ EEO/WomensEqualityDay-
Breakfast.htm! and http://www.s.
rW ERS/E Et >/A! icePaul .htm 1

Alice Paul simultaneously stepped
up pressure directly on Congress for
passage of the Federal amendment.
She helped organize the National
Woman's Party to channel the votes
of women in suffrage states to elect
legislators who favored such an
amendment.

She also initiated an entirely new
tactic that proved to be extremely
powerful in changing public senti-

Ms. Taylor Williams portrays Alice Paul, fem-
inist, lawyer, and driving force in the struggle
for women's right to vote.

ment— picketing the White House.
For more than a year, Alice Paul coor-
dinated an ongoing demonstration
beside the White House gate. The
quiet demonstration began peacefully.
However, once the United States
entered "World War 1, any criticism of
the President was considered unpatri-
otic and the spectators passing by
became increasingly belligerent

Some of the demonstrators were
thrown in jail. In all, more than 200 ■
women from 26 states were arrested.
As the length of their sentences was
increased, the women started a
hunger strike.

Their jailers retaliated by brutally
forcing food down their throats. Their
harsh treatment was reported widely
in the papers, raising the public's
awareness of what women were witt-
ing to endure to win the vote.

World War I was causing a public
reconsideration of women's place in
otheT areas of life. Massive numbers of
women moved into the many indus-
trial and professional jobs left vacant
by men being sent overseas. It became
simply impossible to hold on to the
notion that women were incapable of
handling the work and responsibility
men had previously borne.

Victory in Sight

In 1918, the Suffrage Amendment
finally passed in the House of Repre-
sentatives, by exactly the two-thirds
majority required. Nevertheless, it was
still defeated in the Senate.

After another 2 years of additional
intense lobbying, letter writing, and
petitioning, the 19th Amendment was
officially ratified on August 26, 1920,
giving 26 million American women
the right to vote.

As part of this year's Women's
Equality Day observance, NSAers will
have the opportunity to experience
the women's rights movement as seen
through the eyes of Alice Paul.
Ms. Taylor Williams of the nationally
known American Historical Theatre
will provide a historical dramatization
of Alice Paul, Tuesday, August 31 at
10:00 a.m. in the Friedman Auditori-
um. Ms. Williams, like Alice Paul, is a
feminist and a lawyer. To register for
this event, visit the EEO HomePage.

Adapted by Lynn Campbell, Federal
Women's Program Manager, from a speech,
written and distributed oy the 'National
Women's History Project

THE NATIONAL SECURITY
AGENCY NEWSLETTER

August 1999 • Vol. XLVIII No. 8

LYNNE YATES
Editor

BETH HADDLE
Assistant Editor

MICHELE HYRE
Associate Editor

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August 1999

NSA's Big Lotto Winner

May 22 seemed like just a regu-
lar Saturday for former NSA
employee, George Poteet. St
was to Iv a warm, sunny weekend,
and liis first priority was to open the
family pool for the season. In the
middle of the project, he determined
that he needed a new hose. He drove
u> BJ's Wholesale Club located just
minutes from his Millersvillc home.
Poteet arrived at BJ's, found the hose
he needed, and approached the
checkout lines.

The "Purchase"

Poteet noticed that there was
absolutely no one in the express line.
This was the line where he could pay
for the hose and also purchase a "Rig
Game" lottery ticket, as he had done
on many previous occasions. Poteet
slid, "I'll take $3 on the Big Game."
Little did he know, those randomly
chosen numbers (12, 35, 36, 38, 39,
:ind Power Bail 30) would dramatical-
ly change his lite. Poteet placed the
ticket in his wallet and thought no
more about it,

The night of Tuesday, May 25 was
when the winning numbers were
revealed, It was not until the next day
rhat Toteet heard on the television
ut-ws that the winning ticket was pur-
chased the previous Saturday at BJ's
Whok'^W- Cluk Lyina in tied that
n!«hr, he remcmlvrev) that he hati
purchased a ticket on that exact day at
that exact place. He said, "At first, 1
wasn't soing to get our of bed to
cheek, hut eventually 1 had to get up
and check. I just couldn't sleep!" He
took out the ticket that was still nes-
tled in his wallet and placed it next to
the telephone. He dialed the number
to hear the recorded Big Game win-

ning numbers. He jotted them down
on a piece of paper and began com-
paring the numbers with those print-
ed on his ticket. He examined them
over and over again. _
Eventually, he went to wake up his
wife, Celia. He asked her to again dial
the number and compare the winning
numbers with those on his ticker.
Again, unbelievably, the numbers
matched 1 "It was a shock, for sure,"
said Poteet.

The next day Poteet returned the
winning ticket to his wallet and went
to work at NSA. Upon arrival, he
again compared his ticket with the
numbers printed in the newspaper. It
was only then that it all started to sink
in.

Shortly thereafter, he met with a
trusted accountant friend who assist-
ed Poteet in making important deci-
sions. One was to put the winning
ticket in a safety deposit box. This was
because George and Celia wanted to
keep the news quiet until their two
sons completed their final exams. As a
result, the news was withheld from
the public for 3 weeks!

On their sons' last day of school,
George and Celia greeted them as
they arrived home. They calmly
revealed to them the "unbelievable"
news! Their older son (! 5) was imme-
diately dreaming of a hot new sports

car, while their younger son (13) was
hoping tor a new state-of-the-art com-
puter system.

The Big News Revealed

The Poteets took the ticket to the
Lottery Commission in Baltimore to
claim their winnings. Thev met with
the media and the big news was
out—the Poteet family had become
instant millionaires! That is rather
amazing considering that the odds of
winning 31 million dollars are
approximately 1 in 76 million! The
next few days were packed with inter-
views vvirh the press, phone calls, let-
Lets, and visit>. "I've received so
many good wishes from friends
across the county," said Poteet.

Following the announcement,
Poteef returned to work. When he
arrived in the office, his coworker-;
had transformed all their nameplares
by changing their last names to
"Poteet." Thev also moved many pic-
tures of their children to his desk, cre-
ating a huge new family tor Poteet!

At first, Poteet was uncertain
whether he would continue working;
however, he made the decision to
resign July 9. In addition to NSA,
Poteet has worked for two other Fed-
eral agencies, the State of Maryland,
and served a 2-year tour in the U.S.
Army. After 26 years in the Informa-
tion Technology field, he decided it
might be fun to explore some other
options.

He said, "I'm riot sure what those
options might be at this point, but it
will be fun to start exploring some
new adventures. Certainly some travel
will be in our future, and probably a
new home, but we really have not
thought beyond that." He concluded
by saying, "This has truly been some-
thing I never could have dreamed!"

— mdh

August 1999

NSA Newsletter 9

Traveler Be Aware— Tips for Foreign Travel

Summertime is a great time to trav-
el overseas. It is also a good time to
remember some basic security prac-
tices. The preparations individuals
should make before departing
on a trip will depend upon the
destination, length, and pur-
pose of the trip.

Before leaving, it is impor-
tant to confirm lodging and
travel reservations and obtain
travelers checks. Leave a copy
of the planned itinerary with a
relative or close friend. Take
pertinent information regard-
ing health insurance coverage.
In addition, certain official
documents and vaccination
information for some areas
may also be needed.

Checklist

Leave behind any government iden-
tification that is not necessary for the
trip; however, take all official docu-
ments including passport, shot
records, official orders, and interna-
tional drivers license. Grant power of
attorney to an immediate relative or
close friend and complete or update
wills including naming a guardian for
any minor children.

Establish a point of contact to be
called in case of an emergency. Pack
an extra set of eyeglasses and any nec-
essary medications with a copy of pre-
scriptions and the generic names of
drugs in carry-on luggage. Keep all
medications in their original contain-
ers.

It is important to carry identifica-
tion. Make copies of airline tickets,
passport identification page, driver's
license, and credit cards. Carry this
record, along with two extra passport

photos, in a separate place from the
originals. These items will expedite
the replacement process if these docu-
ments are lost or stolen.

Take all essential personal and med-
icai identification and information
needed. Items to consider are tele-
phone numbers of relatives, health
and life insurance policy numbers,
and the telephone numbers of insur-
ance and credit card companies.
Never leave wallets or purses unat-
tended.

A passport is a traveler's most sig-
nificant identification. It is proof of
citizenship while traveling abroad.
Passport theft, particularly of Ameri-
can tourist passports, is on the
increase. Take extra precautions to
protect passports since their loss or
theft may cause unnecessary travel
complications, as well as significant
expenses.

To minimize potential loss or theft,
it is recommended to carry passports
in a front pants pocket or in a hidden
pouch in clothing. The only time a
passport should leave a traveler's pos-
session is if a hotel requires it to be left

at the front desk during the stay.
Some areas use this procedure to reg-
ister individuals with the local
police—a routine policy. Do not forget
to ask for a receipt and be sure to
retrieve the passport before continu-
ing the trip.

Use discretion in displaying
passports— it could draw
undue attention. Memorizing
H the passport number and
other essential information
will also help to avoid flash-
ing passports around when
filling out items such as land-
ing cards and hotel registra-
tion forms.

If a passport is lost or stolen
abroad, report the situation
immediately to the nearest U.S.
Embassy or Consulate and to
the local police authorities.
Again, having copies of the
passport identification page or birth
certificate, along with extra passport
photos, will help speed the replace-
ment process.

Local Laws

People should remember that
although they are American citizens,
they are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling.
Do not assume that what is acceptable
in the United States is acceptable
abroad.

For example, in many countries
individuals are prohibited from mak-
ing derogatory comments about the
government or government leaders.
Taking photographs of government
facilities and religious symbols is also
prohibited in many countries. There-
fore, be aware of the local laws. As a
general rule, do not attempt to take
photographs in the vicinity of foreign
military bases, buildings, or person-
nel.

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August 1999

Safeguarding Money and
Credit Cards

Do not carry large amounts of cash.
Convert most money to international
travelers checks. People should plan
ahead to ensure that they will have
enough foreign currency for the
expenses they anticipate during the
first day in a country. It is advisable to
exchange some money to cover essen-
tials including taxi fares, meals, and
tips.

Do not count on currency
exchanges at airports being open 24
hours a day. Local banks usually offer
the best rates, although hotel money
exchanges may be more convenient.

Always deal with reputable, estab-
lished currency exchanges; in many
countries it is illegal to do otherwise.
When individuals deal with people
on the street who offer an "unbeliev-
able deal," they run the risk of getting
counterfeit currency or being arrested
for involvement in black market activ-
ity.

Be sure to keep track of all transac-
tions. Each time a travelers check is
cashed, record the serial number,
denomination, date, and location of
purchase. Keep this in a separate place
so replacement checks can be issued
quickly if originals are lost or stolen.

Safeguard all credit cards and cus-
tomer copies of each credit card trans-
action you make. Leave any
unnecessary credit cards at home.

Personal Safety

Avoid establishing any sort of pat-
tern in daily routines. Vary eating
establishments and alternate shop-
ping locations. Avoid crowded areas
and be especially alert when exiting
restaurants and bars. Avoid high-
crime areas and never travel alone
after dark.

When traveling on foot, walk only
on well-lighted, heavily traveled streets
whenever possible. Avoid shortcuts
through alleys or side streets. Walk in
the middle of the sidewalk and secure
belongings. Be wary of street vendors
and innocent-looking youngsters.
While one person is diverting a travel-
er's attention, someone else may be
picking their pocket.

If approached by a suspicious look-
ing person on foot, cross the street or
change direction. If threatened by the
occupants of a car, move in the oppo-
site direction.

Learn a few phrases in the local lan-
guage to be able to obtain assistance if
needed. Also, learn how to use the
public telephone system, and carry
the proper coins to do so and the
phone numbers for the police, hospi-
tal, and ambulance.

Know the location of the U.S.
Embassy and other safe locations
where refuge and assistance can be
found should there be a problem.
Remember— remain alert

In the Hotel

High occupancy rates at hotels in
some popular destinations may make
it difficult to apply some of these tips
on choosing the safest room, however,
it is best to do so whenever possible.

Avoid taking a street-level room.
Choose a room between the second
and seventh floors (too high for easy
outside access but low enough to be
reached by fire equipment). Avoid
rooms at the end of long hallways. Do
not give room numbers to strangers.

Use elevators rather than stairwells.
Stand near the control panel— if
threatened, push the alarm button.
Locate exits within the hotel and
develop a plan in case of fire or other
emergency.

Keep room keys in personal posses-
sion at all times. Report lost keys
immediately and consider changing
rooms.

When in the hotel room, secure the
door and windows and keep them
locked. Consider closing the curtains
while in the room. Sleep away from
the street-side windows. Do not use
name or rank when answering the
telephone. A simple "hello" is best.

When leaving the room, do not
leave indications that it is not occu-
pied. Never leave the "Please Make
Up This Room" sign on the door. The
housekeeping staff will make up the
room anyway, and the sign advertises
that the room is unoccupied.

Leave the television or radio on, giv-
ing the impression that the room is
occupied. Do not leave anything of
value (money, tickets, camera) in the
room when not there, even if it is
locked in a suitcase. Lock the door
when leaving.

Do not accept deliveries to the
room unless previously arranged and
the source of the delivery and con-
tents of the package are confirmed.

Avoid selecting cars that might indi-
cate "important visitor." Rental cars
are easy to spot, so choose a small,
inconspicuous vehicle. Make sure the
car is in good repair and always keep
the gas tank at least half full. Always
drive with the doors locked and the
windows closed.

For further information on travel-
ing abroad or to schedule a defensive
travel briefing, contact the Counterin-
telligence Awareness Division of the
Office of Security on 963-3 273(s).

Taken from "Your Passport to a Safe
Trip Abroad," produced by the Counterin-
telligence Awareness Organization.

Au0ust 1999

NSA Newsletter 11

Mark Your Calendar

CLA Film Library Acquisitions

August 25 Lunch N' Learn

Back by popular demand, the topic "Clutter Control"
will be presented in FANX II, Room A1B045 from 11:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The speaker, Dr. Jill Gann will share her insight on how
to simplify life by eliminating clutter including solutions
to the "paper pileup" and organizing closets. She will also
present ideas on what to do with all that "stuff."

For additional information, contact Work/Life Ser-
vices at 963-l697(s), 301-688-1697, or via E-mail at
wrklife@nsa. Employees may register for this session at
http ://www.s.nsa/ERS/ worklife/events.html.

The Cryptolinguistic Association (CLA) Film Library
recendy acquired the following foreign-language videos,
all with English subtitles.

♦"Chushingura" (1963, Japanese, 207 minutes, samurai
drama)

♦"Daens" (1992, Flemish & French, 134 minutes, social
drama)

♦"The Joy Luck Club" (1993, Chinese/Mandarin, 139

minutes, serio-comedy)
♦"Talvisota" (1990, Finnish, 125 minutes, WWII drama)

The CLA Film Library currendy has more than 105
films in 48 foreign languages, all available for loan. For
information on borrowing a film, contact Ken Quatt-
lander (kpquatt@nsa) at 963-4733(s) or 301-688-4019.

Action Line

Have a question or thought to express? Use Action
Line! Opinions expressed in letters do not neces-
sarily represent official viewpoints or the views of
the Newsletter Staff.

Let's Talk Trash

Dear Action Line,
I have noticed that the area in front of OPS 2A is

becoming very messy. Trash has been accumulating for
the last several weeks and is not being picked up. The mess
recendy left behind in the OPS 2A parking lot after a car
fire is just one example of the sloppy appearance of the
Agency's grounds. The big trash can in this area has even
been removed.

Several weeks ago, I contacted the transportation office
to inquire when the burned-out car would be removed. ]
never received a reply. The car was finally removed but
not the debris left behind! Has the contract with the
clean-up crew been slashed? There used to be a small
crew with an old truck— but at least they kept the area
clean.

-Keep It Clean

Dear Clean,

Thank you for sharing ^our concerns regarding the appearance
of the Agency's grounds. The aesthetic quality of the Agency's
buildings and grounds and the safety of NSA's work force are
very important to Facilities Services. Although operating equip-
ment like street sweepers is used to clean the debris, fiscal reali-
ties in the support budget have caused limitations in the scope of
work performed by the grounds contractor.

In addition, however inconvenient it may be, trash receptacles
in the Post 54 area were removed in accordance with the
Agency's security program to increase the safety of the work force.

To best leverage the limited! resources, colls jrom concerned
employees help alert us to problems and provide valuable assis-
tance in the overall effort to maintain Agency premises. To
report a problem, contact the NSA Call Center at 963-6600(s)
or 301-688-6600,

Again, thank you for sharing your concerns regarding the
appearance of the Agency's campus.

— The Facilities Services Office

12 NSA Newsletter

August 1999

Club Notes

EAS Support Groups

Comic Book,/ Science-Fiction Memo-
rabilia Collectors Club meets the first
Friday of every month. The club pro-
vides a rorum for people interested in
(.'limit; IxHiks. science fiction, games,
nnd other "fandom." A meeting
which family member.-, may attend is
held on the third Saturday of each
month at the Province? Library. For
mure information, contact Ann
White via E-mail at abwhitl@nsa.

Deep Sixers SCUBA Diving Club
will hold its monthly meeting, Thurs-
day. Augusr 19 at 7:00 p.m. The club
otters quarry diving at Bainhridge
mo-it weekends, and an Atlantic
Ocean dive is scheduled for late Sep-
tember off the coast of Delaware.
There is now an on-line Deep Sixers
Dive Cluh through home INTER-
NET connection that offers a chat
n>om, message hoard, on-line calen-
dar, and photo gallery. For more club
information, contact the club vice
president, Vince, at i01-688-2869.

Meade Area Railroad Society
iMARRS) holds its meetings the first
Wednesday of each month at 11:30
a.m. MARRS members model in ail
■vales and many are active raii fans.
Upcoming events include an "NT
scale modular setup at the ShowPlace
Arena, Upper Marlboro, MD and an
"HO" modular setup at the drear
Mode! Train Show in Timonium,
MI>. For morc- information, contact
loiin !Vn»er vi-.t ti-mni! at jbcrgcK#nsa.

Parkway Coin and Stamp Club will
hold its monthly stamp meeting
Tln.irM.lav. August 12 at noon. The
monrhlv eojn meeting will bu Thurs-

day, August 26 at noon. For stamp
club information, contact Grover
Hinds at 301-6884598. For coin club "
information, contact Mitch Ross at
301-688-8428.

Socially Oriented Bikers Motorcycle
Club will meet Wednesday, August 4
at 5:00 p.m. at Perry's in Odenton.
Meetings are scheduled for the first
Wednesday of every month. Upcom-
ing rides include Catoctin Moun-
tains, Falling Water, PA; "Ride for^
Kids," September 19 in Columbia;
and much more. Lunch rides are held
the third Wednesday of each month
at 11:30 a.m. Membetship dues are
$12 per year. For further information, "
contact the club president, Kent"
Cooper, at 301-688-0905 or Brenda"
Hme at 301-6884292.

Single People in Activities Recre-_
ational and Cultural (SPARC) events_
for August include a singles dance;
dining out; an activities planning
meeting; a pot tuck, birthday dinner; a~
day outing at the Howard County
Fair, and weekly happy hour and triv-
ia at Hurricanes. For more informa-
tion, subscribe to ESS 1444 or contact
Sally Biggetstaff at 972-2270(s) or 30T -
6880146.

Women and Men in NSA WIN),

and the Federal Women's Progra m,
will sponsor a breakfast in recognition
of Women's Equality Day. The break-
fUst wilt be held Thursday, August 26
from 8:^0 to 9:30 a.m. in the Canine
Suite. The cost of the breakfast is $6-.
During the celebration, WiN wtfT
present the Renerta Predmore Lynch
Scholarship Award.

The hmployee Assistance Service
(.HAS) is sponsoring a support jjroup
tor employees suffering from
fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syn-
drome, and asthma and other chronic
respiratory illnesses. Group meetings
provide a forum for mutual support
and exchange of information on how
to manage these serious health prob-
lems at work and at home. Expert
speakers are periodically invited to
address relevant issues. Meetings are
held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. in OPS I, Room 2W081.
For more information and specific
dates and locations, contact Susan
Darvas (s(Uana@nsa) at 410-7124444.

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NSA NewxUtttar 13

Paul Derthick's Headline Puzzle

-by Larry Gray

The following are headlines from recent daily newspapers. Each of the five is a
different letter-for-letter substitution. All five are derived from the same mixed
alphabet at different settings against itself.

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2. LONG SHOT CHARISMATIC EMERGES FROM FIELD TO CLAIM

GREATNESS

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4. IN SOUTH AFRICAN RACES, RACE IS STILL THE ISSUE

5. U.S. FIRMS FEAR HOUSE REPORT COULD HAMPER CHINA BUSINESS

Setting: HYDRA Key: WYVERN Hat: HIPPOGRIFF

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any direction and any letter may be used more than once.

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In Memoriant

Owen C. Crowder, a former analyst
in the Information Systems Security
Organization, died May 25 of cancer.
He was 74.

A graduate of American University,
Mr. Crowder earned a master's degree
in government and political science.
Prior to joining the Agency, he served
with the U.S. Navy during WWII. He
retired in 1979 with 33 years of Feder-
al service.

A former resident of Greenbelt,
MD, Mr. Crowder resided in
Rockville, IN. He enjoyed music and
gardening.

Mr. Crowder is survived by his wife,
Dorothy; a daughter, Frances Raynot}
a son, Mark; five grandchildren; and a
great-grandson.

Adam C. Feaga, an electronic engi-
neer in the Technology and Systems
Organization, died April 10 of inter-
nal injuries sustained in an accident.
He was 28.

Mr. Feaga joined the Agency in
1997. He was a graduate of the Uni-
versity of NC at Charlotte and earned
a master's degree from Johns Hopkins
University.

Mr. Feaga resided in Sykesville, MD.
An Eagle Scout, he enjoyed boating
and hunting and had a deep devotion
to his family.

His parents, Christopher and Mar-
lene; and three brothers, Benjamin
Feaga, Charles Rand, and Christo-
pher Rand survive Mr. Feaga.

Jane M. Gencavage, a senior nurse in
the Support Services
Organization, died
June 10 of complica-
tions of leukemia-
She was 61.
Mrs. Gencavage
f graduated from the
School of Nursing,

14 NSA Newsletter

August 1999

Ashland, PA. She joined the Agency
sn 1979. A native of Ashland, PA, she
resided in College Park, MD,
Mrs. Ciencavage enjoyed the beach,
hut her main interest was her family.

Her husband, Joseph; a son, Joseph,
jr.; two daughters, Darlene Spurrier
and Denise Augustine; and five grand-
children survive Mrs. Oeneavagc.

Larry D. Hall, a former senior prop-
erty officer in the Support Services
,md Operations Organizations, died
May 26 of cancer. He was 58.

Prior to joining the Agency,
Mr. Hall served with the U.S._Army,
He rerired in 1996 with 32 years of
Federal service,

Mr. Hall resided in Pasadena. MD,
He enjoyed auto racing and mainte-
nance, gardening, and walking.

His wife, Patricia; a daughter,
Michelle; a son, John; and two grand-
children survive Mr. Hall.

Steven M. Hrin, a computer scientist
in the Support Services
Organization, died
May 4 ot cancer. He
wns 29.

Mr. Hrin earned
a Bachelor of Sci-
ence in Information
' Systems 1 degree trom
H- 1 Jniversitv of Mary-
land, Baltimore County. He joined
the Acmcy in 1986.

Mr, Hrin resided in Odenton, MD.
fie was the assistant coach for junior
varsirv foothill at Old Mill High
School and coached youth football on

h'ort Meade.

His parent*. Dolores and Steven
Hurvive Mr, Hrin.

N. Barrv Kessler, a former analyst in
the Operations Organization, died
May ^1 ot heart failure. He was o3.

Mr. Kessler retired in 199.3 with 36
years of Federal service, A native of
Reading. PA, Mr. Kessler resided in
Harmans, MD. He enjoyed golfing,-
gardening, writing children's stories,"
and spending time with his family.

"Mr. Kessler is survived by 2 sons,
Barry and Daniel; 4 daughters,
Deborah Knight, Cynthia Parsons,
Marjorie Staller, and Diana Kessler;
and 10 grandchildren.

Hornet F. Lehman, a former commu-
nications specialist in the Technology ..
and Systems Organization, died June
18 of a stroke. He was 74.

Prior to joining the Agency, ..
Mr. Lehman served with the U.S.
Army during the Korean and Viet-
nam wars. He retired in 1976 with 281
years of Federal service.

A native of Pittsburgh, PA, -
Mr. Lehman was a longtime resident
of Sevexna Park, MD. He enjoyed
woodworking and solving crossword
puzzles.

His wife, Regina; two sons, Edward
and Joseph; a daughter, Becky
McCormick; and three grandchildren
survive Mr. Lehman,

David D. Lowman, a former crypto-
logic staff officer, died April 10 of
neurological disease. He was 77.

Prior to joining the Agency,
Mr. Lowman served with the U.S. .
Army, He retired in 1976 with 31 years
of Federal service.

Mr. Lowman resided in Annapolis,
MD. He is survived by his wife,
Eleanor; a son, Jeffrey; and a daugh-_
ter, Jannelle.

Lillian T. Stern, a former contracting
officer in the Information Systems
Security Organisation, died April 26-_
She was 85.

Mrs. Stern retired in 1981 with 2 "5
years ot f-ederal service. After retiring
from the Agency, she worked with the
Hebrew Academy of Greater Wash-
ington and the Montgomery Countv
Government. The Montgomery
County Chamber of Commerce and
Job Support for Seniors recognized
Mrs. Stern for her outstanding work
and contributions,

A daughter, Joan, survives
Mrs. Stern.

Julian K. Stevens, a former linguist in
the Operations Organization, died
June 9 ot complications following sur-
gery. He was 72.

Prior to joining the Agencv,
Mr. Stevens served with the U.S.
Navy. He retired in 1990 with 48 years
of Federal service. Mr. Stevens was a
graduate of the University of Mary-
land where he earned a Bachelor of
Science degree.

A native ot Hackensack, N[,
Mr, Stevens resided in Mtliersville,
MD. He enjoyed stock marker analy-
sis.

His wife, Margaret; three daughters,
Kathleen Gavin, Susan Smith, and
Barbara Yazbeck; and seven grandchil-
dren survive Mr. Stevens.

In Appreciation

We are deeply grateful for the
expressions of love, support, and con-
cern that so many have offered to us
during this time following the loss of
our son, Adam.

-Chris, Marlene, and Ben Feaga
— Chuck and I '.hris Rand

My family and 1 extend a sincere
thank you to our friends and cowork-
ers tor your many expressions ot con-
cern and sympathy following the
death of my father. Your thoughttul-
ness and kindness were very meaning-
ful and comforting to i-iifh ,.f us. Your

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support following our loss was greatly
appreciated.

—Jeff, Renee, and J.J.

I would like to thank my friends
and coworkers for their many expres-
sions of sympathy following the death
of my mother, Catherine Anthony.
The dogwood tree and the donation
to Pets on Wheels of Anne Arundel
County in her memory were gready
appreciated. Your kindness and
thoughtfulness will always be remem-
bered.

— Cappy Anthony Jarboe

My family and I would like to offer
our sincerest gratitude for the over-
whelming support we received follow-
ing the loss of my mother in June.
The sudden loss of a parent is very dif-
ficult, but we were comforted by the
outpouring of affection in the form of
flowers, cards, donations, prayers, and
kind words. Your thoughtfulness and
generosity were deeply appreciated
and will always be remembered.

—Cindy Troutman

"MAS.H" Blood Drive: The OPS 1 North Cafeteria Parry Room was trans-
formed to a scene from the television show "MA.S.H.," during the Agency's
recent blood drive. Donors were greeted by friendly volunteers and camouflage
decor.

The event, part of
the I Am An Ameri-
can Festival, occurred
June 16 from 7:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Throughout the
day, episodes of the
popular television
series were projected
on the walls to enter-
tain those caring
Agency employees
who donated their
Hood. The turnout

Event coordinator, Linda Bianchette (I.) and Ann Kendall, of the
NSA Blood Donor Program, pose with photo of an original M.A.S.H.
unit.

was even greater than usual, making the event a smashing success. Most of the
blood donated was sent to pediatric departments of hospitals located throughout
the greater Chesapeake region.

Retirements

42 Years

32 Years

Retirements

Richard G. Young

Robert J. Golibersuch

I want to extend a huge "thank you"

to colleagues and friends who attend-

38 Years

30 Years

ed my retirement luncheon. Special

Lawrence G. Scherer

William R. Ormond

thanks to Abbie who arranged it and

worked to make it a success. Pleasant

37 Years

20 Years

surroundings, great food, and espe-

John H. Hildebrand

Margaret E. St. Clair

cially the company combined to make

Cassian P. O'Rourke

a memorable day. Thanks for attend-

14 Years

ing—the presents, the kind words, and

36 Years

Robert P. Lloyd

the embarrassing stories made it such

Richard j. Diefenderfer

a great day. I sincerely could not have

John W. Whitworth

12 Years

had a better place to work; a more

Edward J. Higgins II

interesting, gratifying job; or finer

34 Years

coworkers. Thirty-five years went

Vincent E. Marier

11 Years

quickly. I'll miss you all.

Charles T Pope

— Lorna Selby

33 Years

Richard A. Dean

16 NSA Newsletter

August 1999